Finance for Business - MAN00092M
Module summary
This module is aimed at equipping non-financial managers with the core tools and techniques to be able to interpret financial statements of a business and make investment and funding decisions. For students specialising in finance the module also provides a platform from which to build.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Online Teaching Period 2 2024-25 |
| B | Online Teaching Period 6 2024-25 |
Module aims
This module is aimed at equipping non-financial managers with the core tools and techniques to be able to interpret financial statements of a business and make investment and funding decisions. For students specialising in finance the module also provides a platform from which to build.
Module learning outcomes
Academic and graduate skills
Successful completion of the module will demonstrate that students are able to:-
- Analyse the financial performance of an organisation using appropriate financial tools
- Evaluate alternative sources of finance available to organisations
- Be able to use a range of financial investment appraisal techniques to support investment decisions undertaken by businesses
- Critically evaluate the usefulness of financial information when making financial decisions
- Explain the budgeting process and the interlinking of the various budgets within the businesses.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided in accordance with the York Online Programme Handbook.
Indicative reading
McLaney and Atrill (2016). Accounting and Finance an Introduction, 8th edition, Pearson Education Limited.